Irresistible Hot Chocolate Macarons for Cozy Celebrations

Delight in the festive charm of Hot Chocolate Macarons, combining chewy chocolate shells with fluffy marshmallow buttercream for a cozy holiday treat.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 12

Resting Time 20

Total Time 1 2

Servings: 24 macarons

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shells

3/4 cup Powdered Sugar Can use confectioners' sugar.
1 cup Almond Flour Can use finely ground hazelnuts for nut allergies.
1 tablespoon Egg White Powder Can be omitted if fresh egg whites are used.
3 large Egg Whites Make sure they are at room temperature for best whipping.
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Ensure it is added slowly to maintain structure in the meringue.
2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa can be used for a smoother flavor.

For the Filling

1 cup Marshmallow Cream Can experiment with homemade marshmallow fluff.
1/2 cup Butter Use unsalted butter for better control of sweetness.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use almond extract for a different flavor profile.
2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Can use milk for a lighter version.

For Toppings

1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate can be used for a more intense flavor.
Christmas Sprinkles Replace with any seasonal sprinkles for different occasions.
Mini Marshmallows Use large marshmallows cut into smaller pieces.

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Piping bag
Oven
electric mixer
Rubber spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Sift together 1 cup of almond flour, 3/4 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon of egg white powder into a large bowl.
Beat 3 large egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar while whipping until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the whipped egg whites until smooth.
Pipe small circles of the macaron batter onto lined baking trays and allow to rest for about 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the macarons for approximately 12 minutes.
Melt 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and dip the top of each cooled macaron in the chocolate.
Mix together 1 cup of marshmallow cream, 1/2 cup of softened butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 cup of powdered sugar until fluffy.
Pipe a dollop of the marshmallow filling onto the flat side of one macaron shell, then sandwich with another shell.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored for up to 5 days in the fridge.

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